International

How to Apply

Our Office of International Students Services (OISS) offers assistance and support to international students in the following areas:

visa applications and immigration-related matters

complying with federal law concerning temporary-visa holders

cross-cultural orientation and adjustment

assistance in adjusting to the U.S. academic environment

understanding and using our academic services

emergency situations involving international students

Required Freshman Documentation

Official high school transcript and a copy of high school diploma

An official paper transcript must be sent directly to CUNY/UAPC in a sealed, school-issued envelope (see address listed). Transcripts in a language other than English are accepted.

OR General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Scores with a minimum score of 2250 (formerly 225) are required.

Required Transfer Documentation

Official transcript(s) from all colleges, universities and/or proprietary schools attended. If you are currently enrolled at CUNY, your CUNY transcript will automatically be retrieved when you submit your application. Transcripts in a language other than English are accepted.

Official High School Transcript and Proof of Graduation, if you have completed less than 24 college credits.

OR General Equivalency Diploma (GED), scores with a minimum score of 2250 (formerly 225)

Required International Documentation

Applicants educated outside the United States may opt to have their transcripts evaluated by the University Application Processing Center (UAPC) or to have them evaluated by one of the following evaluations services:

If using one of the above services, you must request an official course-by-course evaluation report, which includes a GPA based upon all secondary school coursework and external examination certificates earned. CUNY will only accept evaluations that are sent directly from the evaluation service UAPC. UAPC will make the final decision regarding evaluations and admission recommendations to each of the CUNY College to which you applied.

If you opt to have your records evaluated by the University Application Processing Center (UAPC), the following are required:

Copies of a complete secondary school record

Secondary school graduation diploma

Any external examination certificates earned

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International Students Defined: You are considered an international student if you are currently in an F-1 or J-1 non-immigrant status, will need to change your status to F-1 or J-1, or will need an F-1 or J-1 visa in order to study at BCC. Students educated outside the United States should refer to the Students Educated Abroad section for additional information and requirements.